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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G1WX15K929••••••2002 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2002 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO build (16 vs 5).
16on this build
169on the model
36builds in total
2involved a crash
2involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedExterior Lighting 5Service Brakes 4Hydraulic 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireMay 2017
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a loud popping sound. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. There were…
Air BagscrashOct 2008
Was in a collision which I was rearended then pushed into another vehicle and no air bags deployed
SeatsfireMar 2002
Front passenger's seat heater will not shut off, even if vehicle is not running. Console module was replaced by dealership, but heater engaged again. This time the system failed, resulting in an interior fire.*ak
Electrical SystemSep 2012
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. As a result, the vehicle failed to start after numerous attempts. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2011
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving approximately 65 mph, the turn signal was engaged and immediately the engine stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and after numerous attempts the vehicle restarted and the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WX15K929301812 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.